Good news. Tiagra shifters can be combined with Ultegra's mech. Rear Compatibility Tiagra 4500 rear shifters are compatible with Ultegra's 10-speed rear derailleurs. Tiagra 4600 rear shifters can work with…
Super summary: Sora is a very good choice for a budget gravel bike. It's sufficiently tough, affordable, and compatible with MTB parts. To learn more, keep reading. In descending order,…
Shimano shifters and an 11-speed Campagnolo cassette are not an ideal combination. If the drivetrain is indexed, the only somewhat viable options are: Shimano 11-speed Road Derailleur + Shimano 11-speed…
Shimano Deore is an MTB group set from Shimano. Consequently, one cannot simply install Deore parts on a road bike and expect them to work as intended right out of…
Basic Knowledge The main source of incompatibility complicating the conversion of a road bike with an Ultegra group set to flat bars are the shifters. Modern bicycles have indexed shifters.…
Condensed Answer: Even long cage 105 Shimano derailleurs cannot "climb" a cassette with a 42T large cog. Consequently, it's necessary to use a derailleur hanger extender when integrating an 11-42…
Condensed Answer: Yes, Shimano's quick links are directional. On the quick link, you will see an arrow. If the link is installed properly, the arrow will pointing in the direction…
Condensed Answer: Officially, Shimano's quick links are designed for single use only. Therefore, the safest approach is to never reuse a quick link. That said, there's a lot of anecdotal…
Condensed answer: The spacings of Shimano and Campagnolo cassettes are different and so are the rear shift ratios of both brands' derailleurs. Consequently, a Campagnolo derailleur will not move the…
Condensed answer: The braking surface of Campagnolo rotors is slightly wider than that of Shimano models. Consequently, the brake pads of a Shimano road caliper would cover about 4/5 of…